Checklist
New cat first-72-hours checklist
A printable first-72-hours guide for arrival prep, food, water, litter, quiet contact and first territory expansion.
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New cats, shy cats and first-72-hours decompression. No email is required before use. Version 1.0, updated July 10, 2026.
Each CatWorldly tool has one defined job and should produce a usable checklist, map, log or next-step note within minutes.
Use this when...
- A new cat needs a quiet first room.
- A shy cat is decompressing after adoption, foster intake or travel.
- You want supplies placed before opening the carrier.
Do not use this instead of...
- Locking a cat away as punishment.
- Skipping health checks after appetite, urination or breathing changes.
- Using the room without daily cleaning and observation.
What is inside
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Prepare arrival supplies and emergency contacts before opening the carrier.
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Track food, water, litter use and quiet-contact notes.
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Plan the first territory expansion only after the safe room is stable.
A simple workflow
- Read the related CatWorldly guide first.
- Print the PDF or open the plain-text version without submitting an email first.
- Fill only the sections that are useful today, then update it when the situation changes.
- Use the related guide: First Night Home: A Calm Setup for a New Cat.